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Should I be concerned if my receptacle is buzzing My washing machine and sump pump are plugged into it?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, its probably getting hot too. Stop using that outlet and get it checked out as soon as possible.
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What is use of neutral in a wall receptacle?
The neutral in a receptacle is the return conductor to complete the circuit back to the distribution panel. When a device is plugged into the receptacle this completes the circuit and allows the current to flow and the device to operate.
Can a 110 volt device be plugged into a 125 volt outlet?
Yes, a 110 volt device can be plugged into a 125 volt receptacle. The voltage rating on the receptacle is only there as the highest voltage supply that the manufacturer recommends their equipment be connected to.
Can a hps light fixture be plugged in to a regular outlet?
If the ballast of the HPS fixture has a 120 volt tap then, yes it can be plugged into a 120 volt receptacle.
What is a receptacle?
Answer for botanyThe receptacle is the part at the bottom of a flower, that forms the base of the flower, that holds the rest up.Answer for electrical wiringA receptacle is what the plugs of electrical appliances can be plugged into.
Do I need GFCI breakers for 30 amp 240 volt receptacle in a commercial kitchen?
Usually no. Not unless the receptacle is in the vicinity of standing water. This is to protect the person that has to disconnect the plugged in device from the receptacle, while standing in the adjacent water.
Does an electrical receptacle draw power?
No the receptacle itself does not consume any power it is just a source of power. No amperage is used until the load is plugged in and turned on. Appliances plugged in with the switch in the off position draw no current. Devices that do not have an off- on switch will start drawing power as soon as they are plugged in. Once an appliance is switched on you are billed for the use of the electricity.
What has to be done in order for electrical appliances to work?
For electrical appliances to work the wires must be correctly connected and plugged in to the receptacle.
Can you run a 20 amp machine on a 15 amp plug?
A 15 amp receptacle is protected by a 15 amp breaker. The 15 amp breaker will trip on any current over 15 amps. So if the 20 amp machine draws a full 20 amps, then the answer is no. Due to some operations of machines they will not draw the full nameplate amperage until they reach a certain point in there cycling. The machine may run at the start but when it reaches that point it could trip the breaker. If the machine is not hardwired but plugged in, you could not run a 20 amp machine on a 15 amp receptacle, due to the different pin configurations on the plug cap.
How much electricity does a jumping castle use?
The castle can be plugged into any outdoor receptacle outlet from your home. There is no special wiring needed.
Do you need a gfi plug for a spa if it is being plugged into a gfi circuit?
If your spa is connected with a GFCI circuit breaker you will not need the GFCI receptacle.
Can you put a 120 v receptacle on a 240 v circuit breaker?
No, the electrical insulation rating of a 15 amp duplex receptacle is only rated at 130 volts. The 15 amp 240 volt receptacle is rated at 250 volts. The 240 volt receptacle also has a tandem pin configuration instead of the parallel configuration of the 120 volt device. The different pin configuration is so that a 120 volt electrical device can not be plugged into a 240 voltage receptacle.
My electro acoustic guitar is buzzing because of the connection between the lead and guitar how do you fix this?
Not quite sure what your asking, If its buzzing because the jack is the problem then you probably need to re solder the wires in either the guitar or the cord, if its the cord it would be easier to just buy a new cord. If its buzzing when the guitar isn't plugged into the amp the try adjusting the truss rod.
